Newsvine - corianton-halehttp://www.newsvine.com/corianton-haleNewsvine - corianton-haleen-usCopyright 2015Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:15:56 +0000Tue, 3 Mar 2015 21:21:40 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssGay couples in Wash. start taking wedding vowshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/05/15707615-gay-couples-in-wash-start-taking-wedding-vowshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/05/15707615-gay-couples-in-wash-start-taking-wedding-vowsusgay-marriagemarriagegayus-newschris-gregoireseattle-city-hallkeith-baconcorianton-haleThu, 6 Dec 2012 00:30:35 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Heather Kawmoto, center left, and her partner Kay Lancaster stand with their daughter, Kayleigh Kawmoto, 9, during a signing ceremony for Referendum 74, a citizen-passed measure that legalizes same-sex marriage, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. Gay couples can marry beginning Dec. 9. Kawmoto and Lancaster are planning to wed that day. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>As Secretary of State Sam Reed, right, looks on, Gov. Chris Gregoire hands off one pen and reaches for another as she goes through a stack of them while signing Referendum 74, a citizen-passed measure that legalizes same-sex marriage in the state, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. Gregoire and Reed both signed the document at the ceremony, which allows gay couples to marry beginning Dec. 9. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Gov. Chris Gregoire, left, applauds as Secretary of State Sam Reed holds up the signed certification of Referendum 74, a citizen-passed measure that legalizes same-sex marriage in the state, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. Gregoire and Reed both signed the document at the signing ceremony, which allows gay couples to marry beginning Dec. 9. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Gov. Chris Gregoire signs Referendum 74, a citizen-passed measure that legalizes same-sex marriage in the state, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. Gregoire and Reed both signed the document at the ceremony, which allows gay couples to marry beginning Dec. 9. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>As Secretary of State Sam Reed, right, looks on, Gov. Chris Gregoire signs Referendum 74, a citizen-passed measure that legalizes same-sex marriage in the state, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. Gregoire and Reed both signed the document at the ceremony, which allows gay couples to marry beginning Dec. 9. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>As Secretary of State Sam Reed, left, and Gov. Chris Gregoire speak to couples planning to wed and other supporters of Referendum 74, a citizen-passed measure that legalizes same-sex marriage in the state, before signing the measure into law Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. Gregoire and Reed both signed the document at the ceremony, which allows gay couples to marry beginning Dec. 9. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Gov. Chris Gregoire rests her hands on the document after signing into law Referendum 74, a citizen-passed measure that legalizes same-sex marriage in the state, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. Gregoire and Secretary of State Sam Reed both signed the document, which allows gay couples to marry beginning Dec. 9. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Gov. Chris Gregoire, left, and Secretary of State Sam Reed applaud after making opening remarks before signing into law Referendum 74, a citizen-passed measure that legalizes same-sex marriage in the state, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. Gregoire and Reed both signed the document at the ceremony, which allows gay couples to marry beginning Dec. 9. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>CORRECTS SPELLING TO KAWAMOTO - Heather Kawamoto, center left, and her partner Kay Lancaster stand with their daughter, Kayleigh Kawamoto, 9, during a signing ceremony for Referendum 74, a citizen-passed measure that legalizes same-sex marriage, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. Gay couples can marry beginning Dec. 9. Kawamoto and Lancaster are planning to wed that day. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Gov. Chris Gregoire, left, applauds as Secretary of State Sam Reed holds up the signed certification of Referendum 74, a citizen-passed measure that legalizes same-sex marriage in the state, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. Gregoire and Reed both signed the document at the signing ceremony, which allows gay couples to marry beginning Dec. 9. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>King County Executive Dow Constantine, right , leads a cheer as the clock strikes midnight and he can begin to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples lined-up, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in Seattle. First in line are Jane Abbott Lighty, and Pete-e Petersen. Constantine began issuing the licenses immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Jane Abbott Lighty, left, and her partner Pete-e Petersen raise their right hands as they take an oath while receiving the first marriage license for a same-sex couple in King County, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in Seattle. Behind Lighty and Petersen are Brendon K. Taga, left, and Jesse Page. King County Executive Dow Constantine began issuing the licenses immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Claudia Gorbman, left, and partner Pam Keeley wear caps both reading "bride" as they display their newly-issued marriage license, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in Seattle. King County Executive Dow Constantine began issuing the licenses immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Brendon K. Taga, left, and partner Jesse Page display their marriage license issued by King County Executive Dow Constantine, right, just after midnight, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in Seattle. Taga and Page were second in line. Constantine began issuing the licenses immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>King County Executive Dow Constantine, right, leans down to embrace Pete-e Petersen as her partner, Jane Abbott Lighty, watches after Constantine issued them the first marriage license to a same-sex couples, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in Seattle. Constantine began issuing the licenses immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>King County Executive Dow Constantine holds up the first marriage license issued to a same-sex couple, Jane Abbott Lighty and Pete-e Petersen, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in Seattle. Constantine began issuing the licenses immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>A button celebrating the issuing of marriage licenses to same-sex couples is displayed Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, in Seattle. King County Executive Dow Constantine was to began issuing the licenses just after midnight, Dec. 6, 2012, immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74 allowing same-sex couples to wed. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Melody Platt, left, and her partner Beratta Gomillion wait among the first couples in line to be issued a marriage license to a same-sex couple, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, in Seattle. King County Executive Dow Constantine was to began issuing the licenses just after midnight, Thursday, Dec. 6, immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74 allowing same-sex couples to wed. The couple are planning on getting married on their 32nd anniversary, Monday Dec. 12. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Couples hold flowers and bottles of champagne while waiting to be among the first to be issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, in Seattle. King County Executive Dow Constantine was to began issuing the licenses just after midnight, Dec. 6, immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74 allowing same-sex couples to wed. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Amanda Dollente, left, and her partner Kelly Middleton, both of Auburn, Wash., wait with flowers and champagne as first in line to be issued a marriage license to a same-sex couple, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, in Seattle. King County Executive Dow Constantine was to began issuing the licenses just after midnight, Dec. 6, immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74 allowing same-sex couples to wed. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Amanda Dollente, left, and her partner Kelly Middleton, both of Auburn, Wash., display their "No. 1" ticket as first in line to be issued a marriage license to a same-sex couple, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, in Seattle. King County Executive Dow Constantine was to began issuing the licenses just after midnight, Dec. 6, immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74 allowing same-sex couples to wed. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>King County Executive Dow Constantine speaks to reporters on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, about issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples just after midnight in Seattle. Constantine was to begin issuing the licenses immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Amy Andrews, right, smiles as she wears a veil while standing in line with her partner Jeri Andrews while waiting to be among the first to be issued a marriage license to a same-sex couple, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, in Seattle. King County Executive Dow Constantine was to began issuing the licenses just after midnight, immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74 allowing same-sex couples to wed. Amy Andrews wore the same veil during a symbolic, though not legal, marriage ceremony the couple had in 2011. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Amy Andrews, right, smiles as she wears a veil while kissing her partner Jeri Andrews while waiting to be among the first to be issued a marriage licenses to a same-sex couple, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, in Seattle. King County Executive Dow Constantine was to began issuing the licenses just after midnight, immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74 allowing same-sex couples to wed. Amy Andrews wore the same veil during a symbolic, though not legal, marriage ceremony the couple had in 2011. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Deb Dulaney, left, watches as her partner, Diane McGee, fills out paperwork for their marriage license at the Thurston County Auditor's office at the courthouse, on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. Washington state's new voter-approved gay marriage law took effect Thursday, and couples across the state began picking up licenses and can start marrying as soon as Sunday. (AP Photo/Rachel La Corte)</p><p>Jeannine Godfrey, left, and Katharine Tossey, right, hold their marriage license at the Thurston County Courthouse on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. Washington state's new voter-approved gay marriage law took effect Thursday, and couples across the state began picking up licenses and can start marrying as soon as Sunday. (AP Photo/Rachel La Corte)</p><p>Bret Goodwin, right, kisses his partner Andy Goodwin in the lobby of the King County Administration Building shortly after the couple received one of the first same-sex marriage licenses issued in the state early Thursday morning, Dec. 6, 2012, in Seattle. King County Administrator Dow Constantine began issuing the licenses immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74, just after midnight. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Patricia Tinsley, an employee with the Thurston County Auditor's office, shows Deb Dulaney, and her partner, Diane McGee, far right, their marriage license, on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. Washington state's new voter-approved gay marriage law took effect Thursday, and couples across the state began picking up licenses and can start marrying as soon as Sunday. (AP Photo/Rachel La Corte)</p><p>Kim Hinken, of Edgewater, Md., holds the marriage license she obtained Thursday in Anne Arundel County Circuit in Annapolis, Md., to marry her same-sex partner, Adrianne Eathorne. It was the first day same-sex couples could get a Maryland marriage license, which will be effective Jan. 1, when the law takes effect. Hinken, pictured in the courthouse chapel, was the person to get a same-sex marriage license in Anne Arundel County. (AP Photo/Brian Witte)</p><p>Matthew Wiltse, right, and Jonathon Bashford, left, kiss after they took their wedding vows at the Thurston County Courthouse just after midnight on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. Sunday is the first day same-sex couples can marry under Washington state's new voter-approved law allowing gay marriage. (AP Photo/Rachel La Corte)</p><p>Matthew Wiltse, right, and Jonathon Bashford, left, hold hands as they are married at the Thurston County Courthouse just after midnight on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. Sunday is the first day same-sex couples can marry under Washington state's new voter-approved law allowing gay marriage.(AP Photo/Rachel La Corte)</p><p>Matthew Wiltse, right, and Jonathon Bashford, left, are married by Thurston County Superior Court Judge Chris Wickham at the Thurston County Courthouse just after midnight on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. Sunday is the first day same-sex couples can marry under Washington state's new voter-approved law allowing gay marriage. (AP Photo/Rachel La Corte)</p><p>Matthew Wiltse, left, and Jonathon Bashford arrive at the courtroom they'll be married in just after midnight on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. Sunday is the first day same-sex couples can marry under Washington state's new voter-approved law allowing gay marriage. (AP Photo/Rachel La Corte)</p><p>Brendon Taga, left, and Jesse Page, of Vashon Island, Wash., take their wedding vows in the early morning hours in the courtroom of Judge Mary Yu in the King County Courthouse, becoming among the first gay couples to legally wed Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Wednesday, Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Jesse Page, left, turns to kiss spouse Brendon Taga after the couple took their wedding vows in the early morning hours in the courtroom of Judge Mary Yu in the King County Courthouse, becoming among the first gay couples to legally wed Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Wednesday, Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Brendon Taga, left, and Jesse Page, of Vashon Island, Wash., take their wedding vows in the early morning hours in the courtroom of Judge Mary Yu in the King County Courthouse, becoming among the first gay couples to legally wed Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Wednesday, Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Judge Mary Yu, left, looks on as Brendon Taga, right and Jesse Page, of Vashon Island, Wash., sign their wedding certificate after taking their wedding vows in the early morning hours, becoming among the first gay couples to legally wed, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Wednesday, Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Jesse Page, left, kisses spouse Brendon Taga after the couple took their wedding vows in the early morning hours in the courtroom of Judge Mary Yu in the King County Courthouse, becoming among the first gay couples to legally wed Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Wednesday, Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Judge Mary Yu, right, reaches to embrace Emily Cofer, left, and Sarah Cofer after declaring them wed moments after midnight in the in the King County Courthouse, becoming among the first gay couples to legally wed Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Wednesday, Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Judge Mary Yu, second right, embraces Emily Cofer, right, and Sarah Cofer after declaring them wed moments after midnight in the in the King County Courthouse, becoming among the first gay couples to legally wed Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. At left, friend Anne Levinson holds the couple's daughter, Carter, nine months. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Wednesday, Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Judge Mary Yu, center, smiles as she declares Sarah Cofer, left, and Emily Cofer wed moments after midnight in the in the King County Courthouse, becoming among the first gay couples to legally wed Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Wednesday, Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Aya Bentley, right, 14, of Bellevue, Wash., uses a small bubble-maker as she joins other well-wishers congratulating gay and lesbian newlyweds at Seattle City Hall Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Wednesday, Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington state on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Retired U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Nancy Monahan, right, wears her dress uniform as she leans to kiss her soon-to-be bride Deb Needham while they wait at Seattle City Hall to become among the first gay couples to legally wed in the state, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. The couple is from Renton, Wash. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Judge Karli Kristine Jorgensen, center, applauds as she declares Corianton Hale, left, and Keith Bacon to be wed at Seattle City Hall, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Wednesday, Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Newlyweds Corianton Hale, left, and Keith Bacon raise their arms in celebration after marrying at Seattle City Hall, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Wednesday, Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Cindy Ogasawara stands with other well-wishers greeting newly married couples as they depart Seattle City Hall, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Wednesday, Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Liam, right, and Richard Sauer-Wooden kiss on the steps of Seattle City Hall after getting married, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Wednesday, Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Brian Smith, left, and his husband Jeff Wagner are cheered by well-wishers after they married at Seattle City Hall, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Wednesday, Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington state on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Dan Savage, left, and his husband Terry Miller are handed flowers after their wedding at Seattle City Hall, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Wednesday, Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington state on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Terry Gilbert, left, kisses his husband Paul Beppler after wedding at Seattle City Hall, becoming among the first gay couples to legally wed in the state, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Brendon Taga, left, and Jesse Page, of Vashon Island, Wash., take their wedding vows in the King County Courthouse, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Wednesday, Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Newlyweds Heather Laird, left, and Dawn Rains smile as flower petals are tossed their way as they depart Seattle City Hall, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Wednesday, Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Chase Lawrence, right, and Chris Henry embrace after being wed in front of friends on Sunday morning, Dec. 9, 2012, at a friend's home near Medical Lake, Wash. (AP Photo/The Spokesman-Review, Tyler Tjomsland)</p><p>A small, symbolic wedding cake greets newlyweds as they leave Seattle City Hall after marrying there Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Wednesday, Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington state on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Dan Savage, left, and his husband Terry Miller walk past well-wishers after wedding at Seattle City Hall, becoming among the first gay couples to legally marry in the state, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington state on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Retired U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Nancy Monahan, right, wears her dress uniform as she holds her marriage license and stands with her soon-to-be bride Deb Needham as they wait at Seattle City Hall, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. The couple is from Renton, Wash. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Wednesday, Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washingtons state on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p>